Columbia requires most students to have comprehensive health insurance as part of enrollment in the University. This is a guide for Morningside/Manhattanville and Teachers College students who wish to confirm enrollment in the Columbia University Student Health Insurance Plan.
When you're ready to confirm enrollment, follow the steps below.
- Log on to the Patient Portal.
- From the Home page, click Begin Insurance Enrollment
- Scroll to the bottom of the screen to Additional items NOT required for clearance:
- Click Update for Insurance Enrollment.
- Carefully read the information provided.
- Click each check box to confirm information provided.
- Type your initials.
- Click Submit Final.
Once you have registered for courses and have been billed tuition, insurance will be activated within 7 business days. You will receive an email welcoming you to the Plan with instructions for next steps in accessing care.